What this is
Video Magic Maker (VMM) lets you turn a short video into a structured, step-by-step work instruction using AI.
It dramatically reduces the time needed to create SOPs by analyzing what happens in the video and generating editable steps, images, and descriptions.
This guide is for Editors, Engineers, and Technical Writers who create procedures for operators in Next Plus.
How to do it
1️⃣ Upload a video
You can upload a video in two ways:
From your computer (recommended for longer or higher-quality videos)
From your phone using a QR code (ideal for quick shopfloor recordings)
💡 Tip: Keep videos focused on a single procedure. Shorter videos produce cleaner steps.
2️⃣ Analyze the video with AI
Click Analyze
VMM automatically:
Splits the video into steps
Generates a title and description for each step
Detects actions and sequence
You don’t need to write anything at this stage.
3️⃣ Add instructions for better results (optional but recommended)
Open the ⚙️ Instructions panel to guide the AI.
Examples:
“Generate all steps in English”
“Follow AS9100 / aerospace standard wording”
“Use clear, operator-friendly language”
Then click Re-analyze.
💡 This acts like a reusable prompt for future videos.
4️⃣ Review and refine steps
For each step, you can:
Edit the step name and description
Play the step in loop mode to fine-tune wording
Focus on a single step without replaying the full video
5️⃣ Add visual annotations
You can enrich steps visually by:
Adding rectangles, arrows, or highlights
Adding text notes on specific frames
Selecting start/end frames for each annotation
These annotations are included in exports.
6️⃣ Capture snapshots for documentation
At any step:
Pause on the right frame
Click Take Snapshot
Snapshots include:
The video frame
Annotations
Step text
These are later used in Word or HTML exports.
7️⃣ Save your project
Use Save Project to continue later.
⚠️ Version control is currently manual:
Save different versions with clear names (e.g.
Assembly_v1,Assembly_v2)
8️⃣ Export your work instruction
You can export in three main ways:
Word document (.docx)
Best for formal SOPs and internal templatesHTML package
Interactive steps + video playback (great for sharing)Next Plus Workflow
Turn steps into a live, executable digital workflow (advanced use)
Common issues / FAQs
❓ Can I replace one step with a new video?
Not yet.
Currently, one project = one video. To change a step:
Edit text and annotations, or
Re-record and re-analyze a new video
❓ Is version history automatic?
No.
Use:
Saved project files, or
Next Plus workflow versioning after import
❓ What is the maximum video size?
Up to ~250 MB per video (pilot phase)
Larger limits can be discussed after the pilot
❓ Can I export to a custom company template?
Yes, but:
Requires your Word template / style guide
May involve one-time setup effort
❓ Is VMM FDA / medical validated?
Next Plus workflows support regulated environments
VMM is a content-creation tool
Validation can be discussed if required
❓ What languages are supported?
You can record in any language and instruct the AI to output steps in English (or another language).
What’s coming next 🚀
A new generation tool (previewed in the session) will allow:
Uploading PDFs, drawings, and BOMs
Combining documents + video in one project
Generating steps from technical drawings
Sharing procedures via live links
Cloud-based projects (no manual save/load)